AI Usage & Ethics Policy

At MiniBou Co, we believe in transparency about how we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in our creative work. This policy outlines our approach to using AI responsibly, ethically, and in a way that respects our clients, our community, and the broader creative industry.

We use AI exclusively as a third-party built-in tool to support the operation of our website and business systems. We do not use AI to generate conten. All written, visual, and creative content produced by MiniBou Co is created by our human team.

AI tools may be used in the background for functions such as:

• Website functionality and user experience features
• Administrative and operational workflows
• Third-party platform integrations

Any AI used in these capacities is subject to the terms and privacy policies of the relevant third-party providers.

We commit to the following boundaries in our AI use:

• We will not present AI-generated images as original photography
• We will not use AI to replicate or appropriate another artist's distinctive style without permission
• We will not use AI tools trained on data obtained without consent where we are aware of this
• We will not use AI to produce misleading, deceptive, or harmful content
• We will not use AI to replace human creative professionals without disclosure to clients

Where AI tools have been used in the delivery of your project in a material way, we will disclose this to you. If you have specific preferences about AI use in your project, please let us know at the enquiry stage and we will accommodate your requirements where possible.

We take care not to input client confidential information, personal data, or sensitive business information into third-party AI tools without appropriate safeguards. Where AI tools process any client data, we ensure this is done in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

The AI landscape is evolving rapidly. We are committed to reviewing and updating this policy regularly to reflect changes in technology, industry standards, and our own practices. We welcome feedback from our clients and community on this policy.

If you have any questions about our AI usage, please contact The Mini Collective Pty Ltd trading as MiniBou Co via the enquiry form on our website.